Martyrdom
noun
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or to a belief.
He achieved martyrdom in his fight for human rights.
Often appears as...
- attain martyrdom
- achieve martyrdom
noun
The condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.
His life was a story of sacrifice and martyrdom.
Often appears as...
- life of martyrdom
- state of martyrdom
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Formal
Literary
noun
Great discomfort or distress.
He quietly bore his martyrdom.
Often appears as...
- endure martyrdom
- bear martyrdom
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or to a belief.
He achieved martyrdom in his fight for human rights.
Often appears as...
- attain martyrdom
- achieve martyrdom
noun
The condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.
His life was a story of sacrifice and martyrdom.
Often appears as...
- life of martyrdom
- state of martyrdom
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
Great discomfort or distress.
He quietly bore his martyrdom.
Often appears as...
- endure martyrdom
- bear martyrdom
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used when discussing history, especially religious or political figures who died for their beliefs.
The martyrdom of early Christians shaped much of church history.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Sometimes used figuratively to express extreme dedication, not necessarily leading to actual death.
She described her work for the environment as a path to martyrdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Admiration and Reverence
Martyrdom often implies respect for someone's sacrifice.
The soldier's martyrdom was honored with a national memorial.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used when discussing history, especially religious or political figures who died for their beliefs.
The martyrdom of early Christians shaped much of church history.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Sometimes used figuratively to express extreme dedication, not necessarily leading to actual death.
She described her work for the environment as a path to martyrdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Admiration and Reverence
Martyrdom often implies respect for someone's sacrifice.
The soldier's martyrdom was honored with a national memorial.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used when discussing history, especially religious or political figures who died for their beliefs.
The martyrdom of early Christians shaped much of church history.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Sometimes used figuratively to express extreme dedication, not necessarily leading to actual death.
She described her work for the environment as a path to martyrdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Admiration and Reverence
Martyrdom often implies respect for someone's sacrifice.
The soldier's martyrdom was honored with a national memorial.
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Mother of a Martyr PIPE...
couldn't help wondering if other mothers here were raising their children the same way there wasn't a definite time in which they told me they wanted to become martyrs I instilled this in them and they followed it thanks be to Allah and they reached their goal which was martyrdom thanks be to Allah and the
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The rise of human-compute...
bureaucracy they answered questions like who recruited you what's your hometown what occupation do you seek and that last question a surprising insight was revealed the vast majority of foreign fighters were seeking to become suicide bombers for martyrdom hugely important
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Love, no matter what PIPE...
It is a pathetic little second-rate substitute for reality -- a pitiable flight from life. As such, it deserves no compassion, it deserves no treatment as minority martyrdom,
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Mother of a Martyr PIPE...
couldn't help wondering if other mothers here were raising their children the same way there wasn't a definite time in which they told me they wanted to become martyrs I instilled this in them and they followed it thanks be to Allah and they reached their goal which was martyrdom thanks be to Allah and the
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The rise of human-compute...
bureaucracy they answered questions like who recruited you what's your hometown what occupation do you seek and that last question a surprising insight was revealed the vast majority of foreign fighters were seeking to become suicide bombers for martyrdom hugely important
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Love, no matter what PIPE...
It is a pathetic little second-rate substitute for reality -- a pitiable flight from life. As such, it deserves no compassion, it deserves no treatment as minority martyrdom,
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Hampton Sides
American Historian
I am not one of those people who believe that MLK achieved more in martyrdom than he could have if he'd lived: imagine what a guiding influence he could have on the world were he still among us.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Every man has a right to utter what he thinks truth, and every other man has a right to knock him down for it. Martyrdom is the test.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.
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Voltaire
French Writer
I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Martyrdom covers a multitude of sins.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
Folly loves the martyrdom of fame.
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Benjamin Wittes
American Journalist
Al-Qaida is a cult of martyrdom.
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Hampton Sides
American Historian
I am not one of those people who believe that MLK achieved more in martyrdom than he could have if he'd lived: imagine what a guiding influence he could have on the world were he still among us.
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Every man has a right to utter what he thinks truth, and every other man has a right to knock him down for it. Martyrdom is the test.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.
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Voltaire
French Writer
I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Martyrdom covers a multitude of sins.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
Folly loves the martyrdom of fame.
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Benjamin Wittes
American Journalist
Al-Qaida is a cult of martyrdom.
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